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Washington, DC, US

Oversee all studio and production operations on $900K+ budget, supervising six union staff members and 30+ non-direct/freelance contractors, to manage 36+ varied program events annually. Create employee schedules, delegate assignments, and administer payroll and other HR functions. Liaise with vendors for use of facilities, equipment, and contracting.

Helmed WHUT television production operations with six direct union reports, 30+ non-direct/freelance staff, and $800K budget, offering superior client relations while guiding quality content. Served as de factor Chief Operating Officer for TOC while executive was on extended medical leave. Facilitated building and equipment maintenance, administered.

• Founded project management consulting firm, serving clients like PBS, The Ari Group, and WHUT/Howard University Television. Delivered steady administrative, managerial, and HR support; content development; program.
• Evaluated existing employee orientation program through one-on-one interviews, focus groups and research; developed and created new, more comprehensive employee orientation; solicited and obtained on-going commitment.
• Wrote scripts, created PowerPoint presentations and compiled documentation for distribution to new employees via electronic, print and group presentations.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Provided high-quality project management services and expertise in a variety of areas ranging from administration, operations, promotion and budget planning for numerous projects and initiatives including: PBS Leadership Development Program – Managed (3) annual programs established to increase racial and gender diversity of candidates for senior leadership.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Managed the Program Management, Program Operations and Programming Administration and Communications departments. Worked closely with area Directors to ensure efficient management operations, with special emphasis on the participation of all areas in company-wide development, testing and implementation of new digital program package delivery system.

Arlington, Virginia, US

Managed day-to-day operations of Programming Administration and Communications departments. Provided fiscal management in excess of $175M in program funds and $9M in administrative funds; worked closely with SVP, Programming Services to track funding activities. Participated in planning, production and execution of programming related events for the PBS.